How to remove an MpShHook.dll error

MpShHook.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if MpShHook.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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MpShHook.dll file information

The process known as Shell Execution Monitor belongs to software Windows Defender or Panasonic Document Management or Shell Execution Monitor by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: The file MpShHook.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 83,224 bytes (80% of all occurrences), 81,616 bytes or 160,016 bytes.
This is a special .dll file (Dynamic Link Library), which starts automatically when programs are launched. So it can monitor or manipulate all of your program starts. The program is not visible. MpShHook.dll is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is not a Windows core file. The process can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. It monitors program starts. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of any problems with MpShHook.dll, you may want to do the following:
1) uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Windows Defender)
2) go to the support area of the Microsoft website.

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If MpShHook.dll is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 42% dangerous. The file size is 83,224 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 160,016 bytes. The program has no visible window. Program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. File MpShHook.dll is certified by a trustworthy company. It is not a Windows system file. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs.
In case of any problems with MpShHook.dll, you may want to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Windows Defender).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as MpShHook.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the MpShHook.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Microsoft Windows Defender (formerly Microsoft Antispyware beta 1) ... safe
Matthew

Gehört zum Windows Defender Tool. Sollte eigentlich harmlos sein
Bibliothekar

it is from microsoft, and it supposed to stop hackers on site, so therefore, it only does something when a hijacker or hacker comes in, otherwise kind uses RAM up
a geek...

It's part of user installed Microsoft Windows Defender.
predax

This process is part of Microsoft Antispyware package.

Part of Windows Defender
(further information)

Freeware for virus protection
Tonya

Safe as a house. If that made sense.
Anon

Summary: Average user rating of MpShHook.dll: based on 10 votes with 8 reviews.

7 users think MpShHook.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think MpShHook.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade MpShHook.dll ("not sure about it").

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